Task force says Springfield needs new animal shelter

11:48 AM,
Jan. 15, 2013

Photo/Christina Dicken/News-Leader

Written by

Michael Gulledge
MGULLEDGE@NEWS-LEADER.COM

The message from City Council's Animal Issues Task Force is clear: a new shelter in Springfield is needed.

A proposal submitted to council calls for a new shelter in the southern part of the city and the addition of services such as adoption. Mary Collette, chair of the task force, said a new facility is long past due for a city the size of Springfield.

"As a community we should be embarrassed with the level of animal services we offer," Collette said, adding the current facility is unable to support services needed. "It's one that has needed upgrading for 30 years." ...